When staying in Scotland’s beautiful port city, it is important to make the most of your stay by exploring the best the city has to offer. Read our top tips below to plan your free time in advance.
Transport
With the city itself boasting a population of nearly 200,000, Aberdeen has a suitably sized transportation service offering. In additional to having its own airport, servicing both national and international flights, Aberdeen train station offers regular connections to the major Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as longer services to England’s capital and other destinations. FirstGroup runs multiple bus routes throughout the city, and the city is also connected to the UK National Cycle Network for those who like to test themselves on their bikes.
Landmarks
Aberdeen is famed for its use of Victorian architecture, giving it the name of the Granite City. Multiple impressive structures can be visited in the city, including Sheriff Court, the Salvation Army Citadel, and the many buildings on Union Street. The city also offers a staggering 45 parks and gardens, with Duthie Park and Seaton Park being favourites of many.
Weather
As one would expect of a Scottish city, Aberdeen is not renowned for its heat. The city experiences short cool summers, in which temperatures rarely surpass 70F. The winters are very cold and windy, and temperatures can drop as low as 26F.
History
Aberdeen has thought to have existed as one form of human settlement or other for at least 8,000 years – primarily due to its prime location for fishing and other resources. Over the course of its history, the city has seen many wars, having been ruled by the English and attacked by the forces of Robert the Bruce 1308. Aberdeen also plundered repeatedly in the seventeenth century during the War of the Three Kingdoms.
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